2 Popular Drug Benefit Strategies That Have Unintended Consequences For Health Equity
The high cost of prescription drugs is a significant challenge for many Americans, and health plans often use drug benefit strategies to help manage costs. However, two popular drug benefit strategies – formularies and copay structures – can have unintended consequences for health equity. In this article, we will discuss these two strategies and their […]
Helping Middle Class Families Manage The Cost of Insulin
Middle-class families are being devastated by the staggering cost of life-saving insulin. While the average person spends about $1,025 per year on medication, many people with diabetes who use insulin are often required by their health insurance plans to spend five times that amount on a treatment they must have.Today, six million Americans who depend […]
Easy Tips for Taking Care of Your Heart
Northern California native June Auld, 76, leads a very full life. Aside from her day job as a mental health professional, she can be found, with her husband, Glenn, cooking for the homeless, providing foster care to guide dogs or taking walks around their neighborhood. It was during one of those full days that Auld […]
The Rise Of The Health Solutions Company: How Plans Are Reinventing The Traditional Health Payer Identity
The traditional role of health insurance companies or payers has been to collect premiums from individuals and employers and pay healthcare providers for the medical services rendered. However, over the past few years, we have witnessed the emergence of a new breed of health insurance companies, which are often referred to as health solutions companies. […]
4 Reasons Health Plans Are Motivated To Diversify, Now More Than Ever Before
Health plans, like many other industries, are motivated to diversify their offerings for a multitude of reasons. However, in recent times, this motivation has become more pressing than ever before. In this essay, we will explore four reasons why health plans are motivated to diversify now more than ever. Firstly, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted […]
Insulin Production Of UNDBIO Supported By Sen Manchin And WV Officials
In a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on May 17, 2022, by Mitch Carmichael, the Secretary of State for Economic Development of West Virginia, and Yong Soo Jun, Chairman of UNDBIO, Inc. The State of West Virginia agreed to provide fiscal, tax, and other incentives to promote UNDBIO’s production of insulin in West Virginia. […]
What Nurse Leaders Should Know About RN Intent To Leave
Nursing is a demanding profession, with long hours, high stress, and often emotionally challenging work. Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, providing essential care and support to patients and families. However, nursing is also a profession with high turnover rates. Nurses may leave their jobs for a variety of reasons, including burnout, job dissatisfaction, and […]
Sorting Through the Research on Aspirin
When you think of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, it would be hard not to think of aspirin: one of the most common, useful, safe, and effective OTC medicines in the world. But there has been a flurry of media coverage recently regarding aspirin, particularly concerning whether people should continue taking it for cardiovascular benefits. These news […]
6 Questions Providers And Health Plans Need To Answer About Weight Loss Drugs
Obesity is a major public health issue affecting millions of individuals around the world. In addition to lifestyle interventions such as diet and exercise, weight loss drugs have become an important tool in the management of obesity. However, providers and health plans need to consider several questions when it comes to weight loss drugs. Here […]
Your Biggest Questions About Private Equity Investment In Physician Practices, Answered
Private equity investment in physician practices has become increasingly common in recent years. This trend has raised many questions and concerns about the impact of private equity on the quality of care, physician autonomy, and patient outcomes. In this article, we will address some of the biggest questions about private equity investment in physician practices […]